Review By JESSICA ALMY The other day, my 6-year-old was slumped over Sylvia Plath, moping. Before you assume she’s terribly precocious or that I’m semi-negligent in giving my child depressing books, however, let me direct you to a recent article on Brain Pickings about obscure children’s books by famous “adult” lit authors. It’s true, Sylvia Plath [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Fishing'
The It-Doesn’t-Matter Suit
January 18th, 2012 · 4 Comments · Books
Tags:Cats·Dogs·Early Elementary·Fishing·Hunting·Sylvia Plath
Apples, Cherries, Red Raspberries
April 8th, 2011 · No Comments · Books
Review By JENNIFER GANNETT In our house, we’ve really enjoyed a math-themed book by the author of Apples, Cherries, Red Raspberries: What is in the Fruit Group? and since it has been such a beloved read, so I was excited to see what this book all about fruit would be like. In general, it is [...]
Tags:Books to Avoid·Brian P. Cleary·Early Elementary·Fishing·Fruit·Fruits·Healthy Eating·Healthy Living·Jennifer Gannett
Why Do People Harm Animals?
October 9th, 2010 · No Comments · Books
Review By CAROLYN M. MULLIN Part of the “Exploring Tough Issues” series, Why Do People Harm Animals? is a great introductory look at animal rights issues, organizations striving to protect animals, and a few of the opposition’s arguments. Topics include animals used as companions, on farms, in circuses and other forms of entertainment, vivisection, and [...]
Tags:animal rights·Carolyn M. Mullin·Chris Mason·Circus·Companion Animals·Farmed Animals·Fishing·Hunting·Older Elementary·Vivisection
Happy Feet
July 20th, 2010 · No Comments · Movies
Review By JESSICA ALMY Vegetarians who forgo fish for environmental reasons will adore “Happy Feet.” Along with giving kids a glimpse into the natural history of penguins, this animated movie also deals with issues of overfishing, environmental destruction, and animal suffering in zoos. Kids will learn that we need to leave the fish in the oceans [...]
Tags:Early Elementary·Environmental Kids Movies·Fishing·Natural History·Older Elementary·Penguins·Warner Bros.·Zoo
Flush
July 6th, 2010 · No Comments · Books
Review By JESSICA ALMY Carl Hiaasen is probably best known for his beach-worthy page turners, which combine the environmental ethics of Edward Abbey with the fluff of a novel you might pick up in an airport bookstore. Happily for eco-minded kids, in recent years Mr. Hiaasen began writing novels for the older elementary crowd, including the [...]
Tags:Carl Hiaasen·Eco-Friendly Kids Books·Environment·Environmental Children's Literature·Fish·Fishing·Green Earth Book Award Winner·Older Elementary·Pollution
The Little Mermaid
July 1st, 2010 · No Comments · Movies
Review By JESSICA ALMY As a mom and a feminist, I’m not crazy that “The Little Mermaid” is premised on Ariel’s decision to leave her family and literally give up her voice for a man she’s only just met. I worry what this teaches our daughters about love. That said, I’m the first to admit [...]
Tags:1980s Childrens Movies·Crabs·Disney·Early Elementary·Female Protagonist·Fish·Fishing·Mermaids
Just a Dream
May 26th, 2010 · No Comments · Books
Review By CAROLYN M. MULLIN Famous for timeless works such as Jumanji, Zathura and The Polar Express, Chris Van Allsburg brings his exquisite artwork and poignant words to the pages of Just a Dream, an environmental tale cloaked in the guise of an “I could care less” youth. Young Walter is a typical urbanite, tossing [...]
Tags:Carolyn M. Mullin·Chris Van Allsburg·Early Elementary·Eco-Friendly Kids Books·Environment·Environmental Children's Literature·Fishing·Preschoolers
Some Dog!
April 6th, 2010 · No Comments · Books
Review By JESSICA ALMY Mary Casanova and Ard Hoyt’s picture book Some Dog! tells the story of George, a quiet but faithful canine companion who is suddenly displaced by the arrival of an energetic stray named Zippity. One night, a thunder storm frightens Zippity to the point he’s tearing the house apart, causing the woman [...]
Tags:Ard Hoyt·Basset Hound·Companion Animals·Dogs·Early Elementary·Fishing·Illustration·Mary Casanova·Preschoolers·Stray
Finding Nemo
February 23rd, 2010 · 3 Comments · Movies
Review By JESSICA ALMY “Fish are friends, not food!” No wonder PETA loved this animated flick aimed at the preschool and early elementary crowd. While parts were scary for my kiddo, she empathized with the plight of fish in captivity, reasoning that they would be happier in the wild with their families. Personally, I loved [...]
Tags:Animals in Captivity·Early Elementary·Fish·Fishing·Movies for Vegetarian Kids·Older Elementary·PETA·Portrayal of Vegetarians in Film
That’s Why We Don’t Eat Animals
December 3rd, 2009 · 2 Comments · Books
Review By CAROLYN M. MULLIN Newcomer to the publishing world, illustrator and now author Ruby Roth is making waves with That’s Why We Don’t Eat Animals: A Book About Vegans, Vegetarians, and All Living Things. Her stunning artwork mesmerizes readers with visits to the Amazon Rainforest and the marvels of the big blue ocean, all [...]
Tags:animal rights·Best Books for Vegetarian Kids·Carolyn M. Mullin·Climate Change·Controversial Kids Books·Eco-Friendly Kids Books·Farm Sanctuary·Fishing·Food Choices·Global Warming·Hunting·Ruby Roth·vegan·Vegetarian·Vegetarian Family·vegetarian kids·Vegetarian Kids Books
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